ATHENS
Greece on Wednesday recorded 3,465 new coronavirus diseases in the last 24 hours, marking the highest daily number since November 12, when it had recorded 3,316 cases.
Total national cases now stand at 227,247 since the onset of the pandemic (daily change: + 1.5%), according to the National Public Health Agency (EODY).
Out of 3,465 cases, 1,701 were found in the Attica area.
Fifty-six new deaths were confirmed, bringing the total number of pandemic victims to 7,252.
In a daily meeting Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias appealed to the private sector and doctors, saying “with 3,465 COVID-19 infections reported today, we can confirm that we are at the strongest stage of development the pandemic, and the National Health System is in a state of high emergency. ”However, he said it is easy to control.
He said the virus is clearly spreading in rural areas, too, and urged more doctors to volunteer. If no more comes forward, he said he would ask the prime minister to get them to do so.
Last week two private hospitals joined forces with public sector efforts in the fight against the virus and so far 45 specialists and general pathologists have signed up through the Athens Medical Association and the efforts of a director Attica Region.
It identified 4,648 COVID-19 patients currently in the hospital, 1,000 of whom were admitted this week.
Meanwhile, the National Public Health Agency (EODY) National Sewerage Epidemiology Network reported that the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in municipal wastewater in most areas is showing trends. growth, which in some areas of the country reaches up to 1,000%.
In the Attica region, the average weekly viral load recorded an 87% increase over last week, the group said.
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